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January 2, 2018
Infrastructure, MAEP rewrite, budget await 2018 #msleg
2018 session begins with same issues as 2017 The issues confronting members of the Mississippi Legislature during the 2018 session, which starts at noon today, will be essentially the same as the ones they faced in the 2017 session. They include: Efforts to enhance spending on transportation to deal with what many say is a…
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January 2, 2018
After AG opinion, Aberdeen to hold another special election for Alderman
ANOTHER SPECIAL ELECTION SET FOR ABERDEEN ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) – A special election will take place in Aberdeen on January 30 for the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Aldermen. Last week, aldermen voted to remove Cloyd Garth, Jr., from the seat he was elected to during a special election in September. The vote…
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January 2, 2018
State Rep. Banks pushing municipal option tax to address infrastructure in #msleg
Lawmakers preview legislation they plan to file this year Lawmakers had varied ideas on how to tackle road and bridge issues at the end of last year’s session. This year, they’ll pitch even more. “One thing I’m advocating for is that we give locals, municipalities and counties, the option to raise 1 cent or 2…
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January 2, 2018
Waynesboro city employees out of a job, at least temporarily, due to wrangling by Alderman, Mayor
Lack of quorum prevents vote to rehire Waynesboro employees WAYNESBORO, MS (WDAM) – About 60 employees with the City of Waynesboro will be unemployed after midnight Friday. That’s after a lack of quorum by the board of aldermen prevented a vote to rehire the employees. Mayor Richard Johnson and the five aldermen were supposed to…
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January 2, 2018
Cigarettes tax, HBCUs funding draws attention as #msleg session begins
Tobacco tax, college desegregation money among 2018 issues for MS lawmakers Mississippi last increased its cigarette tax in 2009. Now, about 20 health advocacy groups are pushing a cigarette tax increase of $1.50 a pack, plus “parallel” increases on chewing tobacco. The two Republican leaders of the tax-writing committees – House Ways and Means Chairman…
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January 2, 2018
State Sen. Fillingane, new Rep. McGee anxious for 2018 #msleg session
State lawmakers prepare for 2018 legislative session Fillingane is a longtime state senator who represents District 41, which includes Jeff Davis, Covington, Smith, Lamar, and Forrest counties. Finances will be near the top of his to-do list this legislative session. “I’m looking forward to getting the budget done this year. We’ve got some pretty good…
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January 2, 2018
State Rep. Zuber holds town hall in lead up to #msleg session
State Representative hears residents’ concerns at town hall meeting OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (AP) – State Representative Hank Zuber now has new concerns to take back with him to Jackson for the next legislative session. Zuber hosted a town Hall meeting in Ocean Springs on Thursday night. WLOX 12/29/17
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December 29, 2017
What to look for in the 2018 Legislative Session: Medicaid, MAEP, a Lottery and much more
Here’s what you need to know going into the 2018 Legislative Session: 1. Medicaid “tech” bill What will probably be the most talked about topic of the 2018 session, the Medicaid tech bill will reauthorize the Division of Medicaid. Legislature has been asked to reexamine the program and make changes to funding. Those changes will…
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December 29, 2017
Wicker Proposal for a Stronger Navy Bolsters Trump’s National Security Strategy
Navy Plays Key Role in President’s Foreign Policy Agenda During his first year in office, President Trump has focused on strengthening the economy and America’s standing in the world. At home, that has meant working with Congress on pro-growth policies, including tax reform and the rollback of harmful regulations. Globally, the President has continually reinforced…
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December 29, 2017
@SenatorWicker Responds to Mississippi Joining FirstNet
RELEASE Wicker Responds to Mississippi Joining FirstNet TUPELO – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today issued the following statement regarding Mississippi’s participation in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet): “Congress has an important oversight role as this nationwide network is being deployed. I…
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December 29, 2017
Lt. Gov. Reeves, Speaker Gunn express opposition to a state lottery but recognize support in #msleg
Lottery has momentum, not embraced by Legislature’s presiding officers In response to emailed questions, Meghan Annison, a spokesman for Gunn, said, “The speaker does not support the lottery. He will not vote for the lottery and does not support a lottery bill originating in the House. We’ll see how the session develops. If the Senate…
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December 29, 2017
Newly elected HD 38 state Rep. Cheikh Taylor says of 2018 #msleg, “we are in for a fight”
NEWLY ELECTED STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHEIKH TAYLOR GEARS UP FOR FIRST LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The new legislative session is less than a week away, and for District 38 state representative Cheikh Taylor, this will be his first. Taylor said being the state representative for District 38 is a dream come true. He’s taking over…
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May 14, 2026
Ole Miss study links teen depression with higher substance use rates
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May 14, 2026
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
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May 14, 2026
Mississippi heralded as the example for adopting, implementing education policies
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
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Alistair Begg
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May 14, 2026
Conformed to His image
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 13, 2026
Pickenpaugh Pottery: A family business, not a factory
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Alistair Begg
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May 13, 2026
Knowing God
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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